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Katy Petiford, Free Press Correspondent

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Frank Bryan Jr. is working his third double shift in a row at Leunig’s Bistro and he said he isn’t even tired.

He has been working at the Church Street bistro for the past two years as a waiter and bartender. He picked up a few extra shifts during the busy week between Christmas and New Years because he likes his job.

“I’m just blown away every time I work,” Bryan said.

Bryan did not begin working in the restaurant business at Leunig’s. He started waiting tables part-time during his senior year of college at the University of Vermont.

Two weeks after Bryan graduated with a degree in English, a full-time position became available at the restaurant he was working at and he grabbed it.

“I kind of never looked back,” Bryan said.

He has been working in restaurants since 2000 and thinks that Leunig’s is the best job he’s had.

The consistent quality of the food at Leunig’s is one of the things that continues to impress Bryan at work. The menu includes dishes like escargot, beef bourguignon and his current favorite, maple walnut encrusted salmon.

Bryan said the Church Street location and small-town atmosphere of the restaurant keep his work interesting.

However, it is more than just the food and ambiance that keeps him coming back to work. The best part about Bryan’s job is the people he works with during his shifts.

“I’ve worked at seven other restaurants and this is the best staff I’ve ever seen,” Bryan said. “Everyone is on the same team working together.”

Bryan also loves that no two days are the same when working at the Bistro.

“I like fast-paced jobs,” he said. “You’re on your feet. You’re never bored.”

Bryan is willing to help out in anyway he can when he is at work, whether it’s tending to the bar or waiting tables.